The ultimate outcome of this Council’s work is to determine how best to promote good relationships between people of diverse backgrounds and to foster equality of opportunity for all members of our University community. If all members of our University are fully invested in an environment that encourages everyone to reach his or her full potential, this commitment will strengthen our University’s academic and research mission and provide the high-quality education that all our students deserve.

I thank you for your time and willingness to assist with this important undertaking, and I look forward to working with you on this initiative.